Obituary For Karl Douglas Martin



Karl Douglas Martin, 90, of 1464 Virginia Street, Eden passed away on Saturday afternoon at his home. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Garden, Reidsville. Mr. Martin was born March 31,1921 in Rockingham Co. to the late Nick and Rosa DeHart Martin. Karl was retired from John Smith and Sons as a construction foreman, and a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church. He was a WWII Army veteran serving with the Fighting 69th Infantry Division, Company B 272. Karl is survived by his wife; Fleta May Hunter Martin of the home, sons; Stephen E. Martin of Lugoff, S.C., Nick W. Martin and wife Kimberly of Eden, sister; Joyce Land of Eden; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Karl was preceded in death by his son Michael D. Martin, brother; Roy J. Martin, sisters; Evelyn Pulliam, June Kendrick, Maxine Jones. Visitation will be Tuesday evening 7 until 9 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials made be made to Riverview Presbyterian Church, Virginia St. Eden, N.C. 27288 or Hospice of Rockingham County, Po box 281, Wenthworh, NC 27375 Online condolences may be made to family at fairfuneralhome.com.